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Papers: 2 Feb 2019 - 8 Feb 2019


Human Studies


2019 Feb


Reg Anesth Pain Med


44


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Risk factors for severe acute pain and persistent pain after surgery for breast cancer: a prospective observational study.

Authors

Habib AS, Kertai MD, Cooter M, Greenup RA, Hwang S
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Feb; 44(2):192-199.
PMID: 30700614.

Abstract

There are few prospective studies providing comprehensive assessment of risk factors for acute and persistent pain after breast surgery. This prospective observational study assessed patient-related, perioperative, and genetic risk factors for severe acute pain and persistent pain following breast cancer surgery.